About the Quickstep
The Quickstep grew up in England in the 1920s, when bands played the Foxtrot faster and dancers mixed in steps from the Charleston. It was standardised as its own dance late in the decade and is now one of the five International Standard dances.
It is the fastest of the Standard dances. Couples cover the floor with chasses, lock steps, runs and, at advanced levels, hops and skips, while keeping the closed hold of the other Standard dances. Danced well, it looks like the couple is barely touching the floor.
Watch the figures
Short demonstrations of Quickstep figures by Jim and Michele.
Progressive Chasse
Quarter Turn to Progressive Chasse
Tipple Chasse
Quick Open Reverse Turn
Fishtail
Learning Quickstep with us
Quickstep is part of our monthly rotation. We start from the Quarter Turn and Progressive Chasse, so you can get around the floor in your first class, then build up to the faster figures. See all the dance styles.
Dance with us on Sundays
Friendly group classes in north Vancouver, an easy drive from Salmon Creek and Ridgefield.
- Beginning / Beyond Beginning: Sundays 4–5 PM
- Intermediate / Advanced: Sundays 5–6 PM
$15 per person, per class. Ages 12+. Bring a partner or come on your own.
Dance Fusion/Northwest Classical Ballet, 14511 NE 10th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98685